Abstract: An improved mechanism for applying a controlled load to a specimen being polishing in an automatic polishing machine including a tension spring for exerting a downward load which is transmitted to the specimen to press the same against an abrasive polishing member, and a stepper motor connected by a plurality of mechanical elements to one end of the tension spring whereby through use of a microprocessor the stepper motor may be operated to control the load applied to the specimen.

Abstract: A shift interlock system for preventing the starting of an outboard motor when the motor is in gear, the outboard motor having an engine, a starter housing, a starter pulley enclosed by the housing, and a transmission shift lever having a neutral setting, a reverse setting and a forward setting. The system includes a subhousing secured to the starter housing, a plunger mounted in the subhousing for reciprocal linear movement between a retracted position, and an extended position in which the plunger engages the starter pulley to prevent the rotation of the pulley, the plunger being biased in the extended position, and a cam member disposed in the subhousing to pivot between a neutral position in which the cam member overcomes the biasing force and retracts the plunger, and at least one drive gear position in which the cam member permits the extension of the plunger.

Abstract: A temperature and pressure responsive relief valve assembly preferably used in the cooling system of an internal combustion engine to control the rate of flow of a coolant fluid through the engine, which valve assembly comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a fluid passageway interconnecting the inlet and the outlet and including a valve seat, a pressure responsive diaphragm valve in the passageway and including a peripheral edge fixed to the housing and an annular combination valve member and valve seat defining an opening and forming a portion of the passageway and movable relative to the valve seat and movable toward the outlet in response to fluid pressure the inlet, a thermostat mounted in the passageway and including a valve member movable in response to operation of the thermostat, and a spring in the passageway for biasing the combination valve member and valve seat into a seated position on the valve seat and on the valve member, and a second spring for biasing the valve member into a

Abstract: A universal connector for linking and retaining first and second members to one another, wherein the first member has a tapered end portion for insertion into the connector, the first member having a reduced cross sectional portion forming an annular groove adjacent but spaced from the tapered end portion, wherein the connector has a main body with one end portion having an aperture for receiving the second member in retaining engagement, an opposite end portion having an aperture for receiving the first member in retaining engagement, and a bridging portion interconnecting the one end portion and the opposite end portions together.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprising a crankcase adapted to rotatably support a crankshaft having an axis, the crankcase defining a plurality of crankcase chambers and including a generally flat manifold mounting surface including therein a first series of inlet openings aligned in the direction of the crankshaft axis, and a second series of inlet openings aligned in the direction of the crankshaft axis, the first and second series being laterally offset with respect to the direction of the crankshaft axis, and each of the inlet openings of the first and second series being respectively adapted to feed air to one of the crankcase chambers and having a minor dimension parallel to the crankshaft axis, a major dimension transverse to the crankshaft axis, and a portion overlapping the inlet openings of the other of the first and second series.

Abstract: A wrist pin lubricating system for a multi-cylinder two-cycle engine comprises a passage system for collecting and distributing crankcase condensate to the piston wrist pin bearings. A slot in each piston skirt provides continuous communication between each wrist pin bearing and a passage in the cylinder wall delivering condensate from the engine crankcases. The condensate is collected at the low point of each crankcase and is pumped to the wrist pin bearings by the pressure differential between two crankcases. Check valves are provided in the passages to maintain a directional flow of the condensate.

Abstract: An internal combustion engine comprising a crankcase adapted to rotatably support a crankshaft having an axis, the crankcase defining a plurality of crankcase chambers and including a generally flat manifold mounting surface including therein a first series of inlet openings aligned in the direction of the crankshaft axis, and a second series of inlet openings aligned in the direction of the crankshaft axis, the first and second series being laterally offset with respect to the direction of the crankshaft axis, and each of the inlet openings of the first and second series being respectively adapted to feed air to one of the crankcase chambers and having a minor dimension parallel to the crankshaft axis, a major dimension transverse to the crankshaft axis, and a portion overlapping the inlet openings of the other of the first and second series.

Abstract: A throttle linkage assembly comprising a throttle shaft rotatable about a throttle shaft axis between an idle position and a wide open throttle position, a throttle plate fixed on the throttle shaft, a driven lever pivotable about the throttle shaft axis between various angles relative to the throttle plate, an adjustment lever assembly for fixing the driven lever at a selected angle relative to the throttle plate, and a timing plate operable on the driven lever for rotating the throttle shaft from the idle position to the wide open throttle position.

Abstract: A marine propulsion device including a fluid pumping device comprising a first mechanism for pumping fluid comprising a pump housing defining a recess, a movable wall which is in the recess and which cooperates with the recess to define a variable volume fluid pumping chamber, a fluid inlet in communication with the fluid pumping chamber, a check valve in the fluid inlet permitting fluid flow into and preventing fluid flow from the fluid pumping chamber, a fluid outlet in communication with the fluid pumping chamber, a check valve in the fluid outlet preventing fluid flow into and permitting fluid flow from the fluid outlet, a spring for moving the movable wall in one direction, a solenoid mechanism comprising a plunger connected to the movable wall and a solenoid coil for moving the plunger and the movable wall in an opposite direction against the action of the spring, and a second mechanism connected to the movable wall for pumping fluid.

Abstract: A fuel supply assembly including carburetors with separate throttle shafts in general axially alignment, and a U-shaped coupling for flexibly connecting the carburetor throttle shafts. The coupling includes a bight connected to a pair of legs each having a free end including a U-shaped member having a pair of arms with apertures for receiving one of the carburetor throttle shafts, each of the U-shaped members also including an arcuate bight having arcuate side portions separated by a centrally located slot communicating with the arm apertures, and also including a nut and bolt arrangement extending through the U-shaped member transverse to the throttle shaft for squeezing the arcuate side portions to reduce the opening size of the slot and arm apertures, whereby the pair of arms in each of the U-shaped members engages a separate one of the carburetor throttle shafts so that the pair of carburetor throttle shafts are flexibly coupled for common rotation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an engine including a flywheel starting gear and a cooling system, a member mounted on the engine for displacement between a first position engaged with the flywheel gear so as to produce an audible noise in response to engine rotation and a second position clear of the flywheel gear, a spring biasing the member toward one of the first and second positions, and a temperature or pressure responsive plunger for displacing the member to the other of the first and second positions against the action of the spring in response to malfunctioning of the cooling system.

Abstract: A fluid pumping arrangement including a fluid pump including a suction port, and a fluid pumping device comprising a pump housing defining a recess, and a moveable wall which is located in the recess and which cooperates with the recess to define a variable volume pumping chamber. The pumping device also includes a fluid inlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and adapted to communicate with a source of fluid, a fluid outlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and communicating with the suction port, and an arrangement for effecting reciprocating movement of the moveable wall in response to alternate communication of the fluid pumping chamber with the fluid outlet and with the fluid inlet.

Abstract: A fluid driven pump comprising a pump housing defining a recess including therein a moveable wall which divides said recess into a variable volume driving chamber and a variable volume pumping chamber. The pump also includes a pressure inlet communicable with the driving chamber and adapted to communicate with a source of pressure which oscillates between an operating pressure and a pressure different from the operating pressure. The pressure inlet includes a one-way valve for permitting fluid under the operating pressure to communicate with the driving chamber to move the moveable wall in one direction when the driving chamber is in communication with the pressure inlet.

Abstract: A fuel system for a dual fuel outboard motor having a fuel connector in position to have a second connector connected to it to enable fuel to be transfered to the motor from a remote fuel tank via a hose leading to the second connector. A small tank of starting fuel is mounted on the motor and has a vent and a vent conduit leading to a valve in the motor-mounted fuel connector. The valve opens and closes the vent in response to connection and disconnection, respectively, of the connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an engine operable between a low speed and a range of speeds above the low speed, which engine comprises a combustion chamber, a throttle operatively connected with the engine for movement between a low speed position for operating the engine at the low speed and a range of positions spaced from the low speed position for operating the engine within the range of speeds above the low speed, a fuel pump adapted to communicate with a fuel source, a first fuel delivery system communicating with the fuel pump and with the combustion chamber for supplying fuel to the combustion chamber subject to control by the throttle, and a second fuel delivery system communicating with the fuel source and with the combustion chamber independently of the first fuel delivery system, which second fuel delivery system includes a squeeze bulb adapted to communicate with the fuel source, a valve operable between open and closed positions to control fuel flow to the combustion chamber in response to operation of th

Abstract: A carburetor comprises an air induction passage and a choke valve movable in the air induction passage. The carburetor also includes a fuel chamber and a fuel inlet valve which controls the introduction of fuel into the chamber. A control rod is operative for movement axially along and rotationally about its longitudinal axis. The control rod is operatively linked with both the choke valve and the fuel inlet valve such that movement of the control rod in one of its axial and rotational directions operates the choke valve and movement of the control rod in the other one of the axial and rotational directions operates the fuel inlet valve.

Abstract: An engine operative between a low speed, a high speed, and an intermediate speed between the low and high speeds comprises a combustion chamber and a throttle operatively connected to the engine for controlling operation of the engine between the low, intermediate, and high speeds. The engine further includes a source of fuel and a fuel delivery system communicating with the fuel source and the combustion chamber for introducing fuel into the combustion chamber in response to the throttle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a fuel supply system for an internal combustion engine including a combustion chamber and an ignition switch operable between "off" and "on" and "start" positions, which fuel supply system comprises a carburetor communicating with the combustion chamber, a primer fuel inlet communicating with the combustion chamber, a manually operable fuel pump connected in series with a power operated fuel pump and communicating with a source of fuel and with the carburetor, a housing defining a chamber, a movable wall located in and supported by the housing and dividing the chamber into a first sub-chamber communicating with the fuel pumps and a second sub-chamber, a spring biasing the movable wall to increase the volume of the second sub-chamber and to decrease the volume of the first sub-chamber, and a valve having an inlet communicating with the fuel pumps, an outlet communicating with the second sub-chamber and with the primer fuel inlet, and a valve member located between the inlet and the outlet,

Abstract: A fluid pumping arrangement including a fluid pump including a suction port, and a fluid pumping device comprising a pump housing defining a recess, and a moveable wall which is located in the recess and which cooperates with the recess to define a variable volume pumping chamber. The pumping device also includes a fluid inlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and adapted to communicate with a source of fluid, a fluid outlet communicable with the fluid pumping chamber and communicating with the suction port, and an arrangement for effecting reciprocating movement of the moveable wall in response to alternate communication of the fluid pumping chamber with the fluid outlet and with the fluid inlet.

Abstract: A temperature and pressure responsive relief valve assembly preferably used in the cooling system of an internal combustion engine to control the rate of flow of a coolant fluid through the engine, which valve assembly comprises a housing having an inlet and an outlet, and a fluid passageway interconnecting the inlet and the outlet and including a valve seat, a pressure responsive diaphragm valve in the passageway and including a peripheral edge fixed to the housing and an annular combination valve member and valve seat defining an opening and forming a portion of the passageway and movable relative to the valve seat and movable toward the outlet in response to fluid pressure the inlet, a thermostat mounted in the passageway and including a valve member movable in response to operation of the thermostat, and a spring in the passageway for biasing the combination valve member and valve seat into a seated position on the valve seat and on the valve member, and a second spring for biasing the valve member into a